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Dolly Parton, music star, actor, and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
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'Two Boeing models I would not fly': Boeing whistleblower reveals planes subject to years of safety failures
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Starbucks' fall menu is back with new cider-chai drink, food, and classic Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Jake: Corporate tax breaks grow the infrastructure, 'which is good for everybody'
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Scientists work to identify cause of death for a whale at Commencement Bay
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USS Abraham Lincoln could be headed to Bremerton after record-setting Middle East deployment
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MyNorthwest News
Lakewood man sentenced to 34 years in prison for death of 2-month-old son
A Lakewood man was sentenced to 34 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his two-month-old son.
Trump says he's considering renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.
Your commute could get complicated: WSDOT closures across the region this week
The summer heat isn't showing signs of slowing down, and neither is WSDOT as repair work forces closures across the region.
Cheap imports, high stakes: WA ranchers sound alarm over 90-day beef deal
Trump's announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days is drawing sharp criticism.
Former Renton resident gets 15 years for sexual abuse of 4-year-old, production of abuse images
A former Renton resident was sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes related to his abuse of a four-year-old and producing of images of child sexual abuse.
Victims identified in Oregon quintuple homicide as suspect found dead by suicide in Enumclaw
Authorities in Enumclaw found the man suspected in a quintuple homicide in Oregon dead inside a pickup truck.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'They both deserve an F': Ursula rips Edmonds district for principal's new contract after abuse warnings
A principal accused of failing to act on many warnings about a teacher's behavior with students will keep a $200,000 job with the Edmonds School District.
'Sound Transit is a disease': Jake and Spike spar over whether the region's massive transit investment is worth it
Transit ridership across the Puget Sound region is down 10.5% since 2015, even as the population has grown by 14% and funding has increased.
'Go get your money': Gee and Ursula divided on pending Boeing strike after engineers reject contract
Members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) rejected Boeing's contract offer and authorized a strike if negotiations fail.
'You want citywide school zones': Gee and Ursula clash with producer over Bellevue's new 20 mph speed limit
Gee and Andrew debate Bellevue's new speed limit change and its impact on community safety and traffic flow.
'That optimism is gone': Ursula reverses on interim police chief Sayles after misconduct complaint revealed
Seattle's interim police chief Andre Sayles filed a potentially career-ending misconduct complaint against a veteran detective.
'Democrats feel like they've got more reason to drink': KIRO hosts analyze data showing partisan split in record-low alcohol use
Discover how shifting drinking habits reveal a partisan divide in alcohol consumption among Democrats.
Seattle Sports
What They Said: Mariners on Cal Raleigh after his 3-HR game
See what Dan Wilson, Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh himself said after Seattle's catcher broke out with the first three-homer game of his career Monday night.
With Cal Raleigh now on the list, here’s every Mariners 3-HR game ever
Cal Raleigh provided the 15th game by a Mariners player with three home runs in team history on Monday. Here's a look at all of them.
These five Mariners minor leaguers are red hot
The recent standouts include touted right-hander Ryan Sloan and 2026 first-round pick Ace Reese.
Cal Raleigh hits 3 homers as M’s tee off on Phillies
Raleigh became the first player in team history to hit three homers at T-Mobile Park in a 9-2 win.
Details emerge on accident that led to Brendan Donovan’s IL stint
The veteran was not wearing a helmet when he was hit in the head by a pitch in the batting cages Saturday.
WSU Cougars name their starting QB for 2026 football season
The WSU Cougars are going with a redshirt sophomore who made the jump from FCS-level UC Davis.
Seattle Red
ICE Seattle arrests illegal immigrant with 26-year criminal record. Will local media cover?
ICE Seattle arrested Jankaeo Vilayvanh, 46, of Laos, whose Seattle-area record spans 26 years and includes six assault convictions and a burglary.
Rantz: Rep. Dan Newhouse is dead wrong about Trump’s ground beef tariff pause
Rep. Dan Newhouse says Trump betrayed ranchers by pausing beef import tariffs. The economics of lean trimmings say the congressman has this backwards.
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. She’s silent on Hasan Piker telling Jews they invite violence.
Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace over Islamophobia. She is silent on Hasan Piker telling Jews they are inviting violence on themselves.
Supreme Court sides with Trump on mail voting. Here is what it means for Washington
The Supreme Court sided with Trump on mail voting, but Washington ballots still go out on schedule this November. Here is what the ruling actually changes.
Puget Sound transit imploding? It is moving fewer riders than it did a decade ago
Puget Sound transit lost riders while funding nearly doubled, a new Washington Policy Center analysis finds. Passenger-miles fell 31% over the past ten years.
‘I have lost track’ of the families my church has lost to Idaho: Seattle nonprofit staffer
Discovery Institute's Mat Johnson says he has lost count of the families at his church leaving Washington for Idaho over taxes, crime and failing schools.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Your commute could get complicated: WSDOT closures across the region this week
The summer heat isn't showing signs of slowing down, and neither is WSDOT as repair work forces closures across the region.
Seattle opens bus-only lane on Denny Way
Changes are officially here for one of Seattle’s busiest bus corridors. Several blocks of Denny Way eastbound in Seattle are now bus-only.
Northbound I-5 reopens at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash
All northbound I-5 lanes are clear at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after a crash occurred Monday morning.
MyNorthwest Weather
After Tuesday’s heat, cooler temperatures are likely into September
After a much warmer-than-normal start to the summer season in June, July and August have been much more "typical" for average temperatures across the region.
WA closing in on 1 million acres burned as drought fuels one of state's worst wildfire seasons
Washington’s drought is making an already busy wildfire season worse, and the outlook into fall is not encouraging.
70% chance western WA's upcoming El Niño winter will be a 'record event'
The latest seasonal weather outlook for the nation, including Western Washington, was recently released and reflects an ongoing strengthening El Niño heading into this winter.
MyNorthwest Politics
Trump says he's considering renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.
Cheap imports, high stakes: WA ranchers sound alarm over 90-day beef deal
Trump's announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days is drawing sharp criticism.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Low-Waste Essentials Store Returns to Tacoma After Closure
Originally published on South Sound Business. After closing its doors in 2025, gift shop and refillery bar Hive Provisions + Refillery has reopened in Tacoma. Shoppers can purchase books, local goods, and gifts, as well as fill up on personal-care supplies. Designed as a spot for low-waste essentials, Hive encourages customers to bring in containers […]
This Bruschetta Burger Recipe Captures the Spirit of Summer
Originally published on 425. I like to think of this burger as summer on a plate. Juicy, perfectly grilled beef patties sit atop crisp artisan bread and melty mozzarella, and are crowned with a vibrant tomato-basil bruschetta topping. It’s part burger, part open-faced sandwich, and all flavor. Each bite delivers the satisfying taste of summer. […]
Commerce Awards $1M to Fuel Business, Manufacturing Expansion
Originally published on 425 Business. To accelerate manufacturing expansion and create workforce development and economic opportunities across the state, the Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $1 million in funding to seven businesses and organizations. The grants include $150,000 awards to four businesses and $130,000 awards to three industry cluster organizations. The funding comes from […]
MyNorthwest History
Heat, smoke make for true 'dog days of summer' in western Washington this week
August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
Red Flag Warning: Eastern Washington braces for dangerous wildfire conditions this weekend
Have plans to head to eastern Washington this weekend to escape the expected much cooler weather in western Washington?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
Michigan AG releases Flint water crisis report, says final accountability step her office can take
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said a report released Tuesday on the lead-water crisis in the city is the final step her office can take toward accountability, years after a state Supreme Court ruling shut down criminal cases against a former governor and eight other people. Flint residents suffered through years […]
Sippin' (and chuggin') through the years with a party mainstay — the red Solo cup
TABOR, S.D. (AP) — It’s red. It’s soft plastic. And it probably contains your favorite beverage. The red Solo cup belongs on any list of the country’s most distinctly American objects, but it’s actually more than a single object. It is a symbol of the American psyche — a country that loves a good party, […]
Elon Musk's space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana
ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — Elon Musk’s space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced Tuesday. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said the deal was a big win for the state and country, likening the impact of the new launch site to […]
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AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
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How Puget Sound homeowners can spot a trustworthy roofer (and avoid the scams making headlines)
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June is National Men's Health Month: Advancing prostate cancer treatment while preserving quality of life
One in eight men will hear the words "you have prostate cancer" in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many men tend to overlook the importance of preventative care.